Shakti Mat

[Annoy]

I’ve just ordered one! I’m hoping I haven’t been sucked in by marketing as I could really do with releasing the tension in my shoulders!

Anyone else have one? The reviews look great!

[countdowntonap]

Yes - I have been using mine for 10+ years and I love it. I use it for relaxation, and often nap on it.

[Annoy]

Ooh fab! I’m really looking forward to using it

[Haggisfish]

I love mine too! Was quite sceptical but it’s fab.

[KindergartenKop]

They look painful

[Winterplant]

I think the science is they work by causing pain which releases endorphins

[DiscontentedWoman]

Mine isn't shakti brand but I love it. Great for "stress-first-aid" I find

[Haggisfish]

It isn’t sore. They force you to relax equally across your whole body otherwise it is sore!

[Annoy]

I love my foam roller, and that’s painful! Maybe I’m a sadist 🤣

[devildeepbluesea]

I've got one and I really like it. Back has improved and so has my sleep.

But getting off is........ouchy!!!

[Annoy]

Yes I’ve heard that it’s tricky to get off! 🙈

[AdultHumanFemale]

I used to know the family who developed this product and they are the loveliest people. We lived in the same village and went to nursery together.

[Thirtyysomething]

I bought one just before Christmas. It eases my shoulder pain and helps me sleep. I don’t find it too painful, I even fell to sleep on it the other evening!

[Bingowin]

Where is the best place to buy one?

[Annoy]

@AdultHumanFemale

I used to know the family who developed this product and they are the loveliest people. We lived in the same village and went to nursery together.

That’s nice 🙂

[Annoy]

@Bingowin

Where is the best place to buy one?

I just bought it direct from their website... shaktimat.com they have a discount code: EARLYBIRD 😀

[KennethBakeOff]

They are fantastic. I've graduated to the hardcore one!

The 'dismount' needs to be done quickly after a deep breath, a bit like ripping off a plaster.

I find I sleep like a baby afterwards, occasionally I get an almost stoned feeling when lying on it.

[Weaverspin]

@Haggisfish

It isn’t sore. They force you to relax equally across your whole body otherwise it is sore!

So I guess it's not going to be as helpful if you have an asymmetric body? I have scoliosis, and the twist in my spine means my ribs stick out on one side of my back. That would mean the spikes would stick in there much harder than elsewhere, I'm thinking...

[Toddlerteaplease]

Yes. It's brilliant. I sleep
Like a log after using it.

[Crunchiedelight]

I have one and absolutely love it, so relaxing and definitely relieves pain. My husband thought it was a waste of money and very skeptical and now uses it religiously!

I find getting off of it slowly works best, if I go quickly it’s too sore for me!

[AnotherFuzzyJumper]

Love my one. I get tension headaches from stiff shoulders and neck and it always relieves it.

[yogafairy]

I love mine. I actually look forward to getting on it at night and usually fall asleep on it. I also stand on it on the morning when I first get up.

[Toddlerteaplease]

I don't find it painful when I get up.

[Bingowin]

@Annoy Thanks for the code, just ordered mine!

[Yodabrussel]

@yogafairy me too!!

[gymbummy]

Has anyone with ankylosing spondylitis who can't actually get their neck and head on the floor tried it?